Karen Burke, MD, PhD, is an assistant clinical professor of dermatology and a research scientist at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. She has a private practice for dermatology and dermatologic surgery, also in New York City. Dr. Burke is the author of several books, including Thin Thighs (Hamlyn).
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